Georgia § 13-6-5 - Duty of injured party to lessen damages resulting from breach.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 13-6-5 — Duty of injured party to lessen damages resulting from breach., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-6-5. Duty of injured party to lessen damages resulting from breach.
Where by a breach of contract a party is injured, he is bound to lessen the damages as far as is practicable by the use of ordinary care and diligence. (Civil Code 1895, § 3802; Civil Code 1910, § 4398; Code 1933, § 20-1410.) History of section. - This Code section is derived from the decisions in Western Union Tel. Co. v. Reid, 83 Ga. 401 , 10 S.E. 919 (1888), and Georgia R.R. & Banking Co. v. Eskew, 86 Ga. 641 , 12 S.E. 1061 (1891). Law reviews. - For annual survey of wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 58 Mercer L. Rev. 423 (2006).
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 13-6-5
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 13-6-5 cover?
Section 13-6-5 ("Duty of injured party to lessen damages resulting from breach.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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